Put It In Your Pujols: Team CrifasiTeam Crifasi Player News and Recent Activity in Put It In Your Pujolshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/leagueoffice?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&leagueId=1517830en-usTue, 31 Mar 2015 15:58:56 PDTwebmaster@espn.go.comhttp://a.espncdn.com/favicon.ico1616Put It In Your Pujols: Team Crifasihttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/leagueoffice?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&leagueId=15178Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati Reds: Chapman was taken out of Tuesday's spring game with a right hamstring issue, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Spin: Per the report, Chapman was taken out simply for precautionary reasons and reported that his hamstring is "fine." The team may hold him out for another day or two but it appears Chapman avoided any serious injury.]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:22:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=2798&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=2798#15178.2.2015.1.343503Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati Reds: Chapman faced just one batter before being removed from Tuesday's spring game after a visit from the team's trainer, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Spin: Chapman appeared to be pleading his case to stay in the game, so it likely isn't anything too serious. At this point, consider the lefty day-to-day but more news about the extent and nature of a potential injury should become available after the completion of Tuesday's game.]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:42:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=2798&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=2798#15178.2.2015.1.343499Carlos Gomez of the Milwaukee Brewers: Gomez will open the season as Milwaukee's leadoff hitter, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Spin: Brewer manager Ron Roenicke said the lineup from Tuesday's spring training game will also be the Opening Day lineup. There aren't any surprises, with Gomez followed (in order) by Jonathan Lucroy, Ryan Braun, Aramis Ramirez, Adam Lind, Khris Davis, Scooter Gennett and Jean Segura. While the lineup will look a bit different against southpaws, Gomez will likely still bat leadoff.]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:17:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=1697&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=1697#15178.2.2015.1.343443Nelson Cruz of the Seattle Mariners: Cruz will play in the field about twice a week this season, the Seattle Times reports. Spin: Cruz will usually DH, but manager Lloyd McClendon said he will play left field from time to time to give players time off. Cruz has three home runs this spring, hitting .318. How he adjusts to Safeco Field is one of the big questions for the franchise this season. If he hits 25 homers, rather than the 40 he hit last year for Baltimore, the Mariners will be more than happy.]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:27:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=1165&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=1165#15178.2.2015.1.343345Devin Mesoraco of the Cincinnati Reds: Mesoraco said his hamstring is a little sore Monday, but said he would be able to play if it were the regular season, the Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports. Spin: He left Sunday's game with a cramp, but said he thinks he is going to be OK. It has been a pretty unfortunate spring for Mesoraco, as he has had to deal with a concussion (his third on record), and now hamstring/quad cramps. His power and hit tools make him a top-five fantasy catcher for 2015, and hopefully his regular season health does not mirror what he has experienced this spring.]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:37:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=2263&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=2263#15178.2.2015.1.343268Jose Reyes of the Toronto Blue Jays: Reyes is having a torrid spring at the plate, hitting for a .333/.362/.600 slash line in 16 games with eight extra base hits. Spin: Reyes has always been able to hit, having hit above .270 every season since 2005, but it's still nice to see the 31-year-old continue his impressive start. While Reyes isn't likely to steal 60 bases again like he did between 2005 and 2007, he is still a candidate to pick up 30 or more steals as long as he stays healthy. As one of the best hitting shortstops in the game today, Reyes has quite a bit of value, but needs to stay healthy to make good on his high draft slot.]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 07:52:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=850&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=850#15178.2.2015.1.343255Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets: DeGrom allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four in seven innings Saturday. Spin: DeGrom needed just 81 pitches to go seven. He has shown no signs of slippage this spring after earning the NL Rookie of the Year last year, going 3-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 21:4 K:BB ratio in 22 innings. DeGrom will start the second game of the regular season against the Nationals on April 8.]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:37:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=5295&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=5295#15178.2.2015.1.343181Devin Mesoraco of the Cincinnati Reds: Mesoraco exited Sunday's spring training game early due to a cramp in his left quad. Spin: Mesoraco's injury sounds minor, but it's worth noting, especially in a catcher. He enters 2015 as one of the top options at catcher, and assuming the issue doesn't turn into something more serious, he should be ready for Opening Day.]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:12:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=2263&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=2263#15178.2.2015.1.343173Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati Reds: Reds manager Bryan Price said he might use Chapman for more than an inning at times this season. Spin: Chapman has had four multi-inning appearances so far this spring. Price's comments were inspired in part by the Reds' lack of an established set-up man for the eighth inning, a situation that could be resolved early in the season.]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2015 08:12:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=2798&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=2798#15178.2.2015.1.343100Alex Wood of the Atlanta Braves: Wood is scheduled to start the Braves' second game of the season, April 7 against Miami, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Spin: As expected, Wood will slot into the Opening Day rotation behind Julio Teheran, with Shelby Miller likely to follow for the final game of the season-opening series. Wood gave up three runs on seven hits and a walk, with two strikeouts over six innings, in a Grapefruit League start against the Blue Jays on Saturday, giving him a 4.30 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB for the spring (14.2 innings). He will make one shorter spring start before the regular season begins.]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2015 15:02:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=5114&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=5114#15178.2.2015.1.343063Victor Martinez of the Detroit Tigers: Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said Saturday that he'd be "a little surprised" if Miguel Cabrera (ankle) wasn't in the Opening Day lineup, and added that he wouldn't be as surprised if Martinez (knee) wasn't, James Schmehl of MLive.com reports. Spin: By no means does this comment imply Martinez definitely will not be ready to start the year, but it's worth mentioning after Ausmus said Martinez's home run on Thursday "eliminates the baserunning concern." The 36-year-old Martinez admitted to feeling soreness in his knee Thursday after stretching to beat out a groundball at first base. He returned to action Saturday and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2015 13:52:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=725&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=725#15178.2.2015.1.343051Glen Perkins of the Minnesota Twins: Perkins is expected to work in back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a final spring appearance April 4, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Spin: It looks Perkins will be fine for Opening Day barring a setback of some sort. Coming off a bit of a down season in which he finished with a 3.65 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and a career-high seven blown saves, he'll look to return to his form from the previous three seasons. Perkins remains firmly planted in the closer role for the Twins, and an injury would probably be the only scenario in which he's pried from it.]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:57:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=1334&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=1334#15178.2.2015.1.343045Zack Greinke of the Los Angeles Dodgers: Greinke will not make another Cactus League start, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. Spin: Instead, Greinke will pitch in a minor league game Wednesday and then rest for two extra days before taking the hill for his 2015 regular-season debut. Greinke failed to make it out of the fourth inning Friday against the Giants, allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks with three strikeout over 3.2 innings. He did not throw more than four innings in any spring start.]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2015 11:52:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=957&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=957#15178.2.2015.1.343031Jordan Zimmermann of the Washington Nationals: Zimmermann threw six innings on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four. Spin: He looks ready for the regular season to begin, and now sports a 1.37 ERA and 15:4 K:BB ratio in 19.2 Grapefruit League innings. Zimmermann seems poised for another big season as the Nats' number three starter.]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2015 07:22:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=2512&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=2512#15178.2.2015.1.342982Julio Teheran of the Atlanta Braves: Teheran will start Opening Day for the Braves against the Marlins. Spin: Teheran will enter 2015 as the Braves' ace, so it should come as no surprise that he will receive the starting nod for Opening Day. He'll look to repeat or improve on a 2014 season in which he posted a 2.89 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 186 strikeouts over 221 innings.]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:32:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=3553&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=3553#15178.2.2015.1.342917Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers: Braun went 8-for-15 with two home runs, two doubles, and four RBI over his last six spring games. Spin: Braun did not record a hit in his first 13 spring at-bats, but he has picked up the pace of late, and now owns a .296 batting average and .918 OPS during the exhibition season. Braun is locked in as the Brewers' starting right fielder, and it's all but certain he opens the season as the third hitter in the batting order.]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:07:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=1659&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=1659#15178.2.2015.1.342885Victor Martinez of the Detroit Tigers: Martinez admitted after Thursday's spring game that he felt some soreness in his left knee, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports. Spin: Martinez was seen limping a bit after stretching to beat out a throw at first base in the sixth inning, but he stayed in the game and hit his first home run of the spring two innings later. It was his third Grapefruit League start. Keep an eye on Martinez's mobility over the rest of the spring, but manager Brad Ausmus said that for him, the 36-year-old's homer "eliminates the baserunning concern."]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:37:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=725&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=725#15178.2.2015.1.342794Victor Martinez of the Detroit Tigers: Martinez (knee) was limping a bit after running out an infield ground ball Thursday, but remained in the game despite initial indications that he might be removed. Spin: It was his first game back, so understandably Martinez didn't want to leave. Fantasy owners should look for an update from the team, but for now it doesn't look like there was any setback.]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:47:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=725&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=725#15178.2.2015.1.342779Carlos Gomez of the Milwaukee Brewers: Gomez went 2-for-4 with a home run in Wednesday's spring game and is hitting .435 (10-for-23) with three home runs and 10 RBI in 11 games this spring. Spin: Gomez is sizzling right now, and fantasy owners will no doubt hope he can carry that over to the regular season. Manager Ron Roenicke has not announced where Gomez will hit in the Brewers' batting order, but he currently appears ticketed for the leadoff spot again.]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:47:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=1697&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=1697#15178.2.2015.1.342759CUNT dropped H. Kendrick and added S. GennettLester The Molester dropped 2B Howie Kendrick of the Los Angeles Dodgers to WaiversLester The Molester added 2B Scooter Gennett of the Milwaukee Brewers from Free Agency]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:39:04 PDTLeague Transactionshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/transactionlogs?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&leagueId=15178&startSP=1&endSP=1http://games.espn.go.com/flb/transactionlogs?leagueId=15178#15178.2.1427387944167.0CGOF dropped M. Wieters and added R. CastilloEl Paso Chihuahuas dropped C Matt Wieters of the Baltimore Orioles to WaiversEl Paso Chihuahuas added OF Rusney Castillo of the Boston Red Sox from Free Agency]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:38:35 PDTLeague Transactionshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/transactionlogs?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&leagueId=15178&startSP=1&endSP=1http://games.espn.go.com/flb/transactionlogs?leagueId=15178#15178.2.1427387915969.0CGOF dropped C. Headley and added K. BryantEl Paso Chihuahuas dropped 3B Chase Headley of the New York Yankees to WaiversEl Paso Chihuahuas added 3B Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs from Free Agency]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:26:54 PDTLeague Transactionshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/transactionlogs?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&leagueId=15178&startSP=1&endSP=1http://games.espn.go.com/flb/transactionlogs?leagueId=15178#15178.2.1427387214707.0Victor Martinez of the Detroit Tigers: Martinez (knee) plans to play in both Thursday and Friday's spring training games, Dana Wakiji of Fox Sports Detroit reports. Spin: Martinez returned to spring action Sunday, and the plan is to continue playing him as long as he doesn't report any setbacks. Manager Brad Ausmus acknowledged that the 36-year-old likely won't serve as the team's first baseman at any point in the near future, but as long as he continues to work his way into Grapefruit League play, he could be ready to DH by Opening Day.]]>Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:47:24 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=725&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=725#15178.2.2015.1.342635Victor Martinez of the Detroit Tigers: Martinez (knee) will slide into bases prior to Wednesday's game, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports. Spin: Martinez made his spring debut Sunday, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout against the Braves, but he's been under strict orders not to slide into any bases to this point. While the 36-year-old Martinez will not be playing first base anytime soon, with manager Brad Ausmus calling him the team's fourth option at the position "for now," it appears he should be able to log enough at-bats as the DH to prepare for the regular season.]]>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:57:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=725&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=725#15178.2.2015.1.342551Devin Mesoraco of the Cincinnati Reds: Mesoraco hit his first spring training homer Monday night against the Rangers. Spin: Mesoraco has gotten off to a slow start - no doubt in part fueled by his delayed start thanks to his concussion. Still everything points to him being ready for Opening Day in two weeks.]]>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:52:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=2263&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=2263#15178.2.2015.1.342466Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets: DeGrom will make his first start of season the second game of the season, April 8 against the Nationals, ESPN New York reports. Spin: Bartolo Colon will start Opening Day followed by deGrom and then Matt Harvey. Due to this rotation configuration, deGrom will get the home opener against the Phillies.]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2015 14:22:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=5295&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=5295#15178.2.2015.1.342229Glen Perkins of the Minnesota Twins: Perkins threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in Saturday's split-squad loss to Baltimore. "I think we can move on from the oblique [injury]," Perkins told the Minneapolis Star Tribune, "and just focus on getting ready for the season." Spin: Perkins suffered an oblique strain in his first spring outing and this was his first outing against full major league competition. It looks like he'll be ready for Opening Day.]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2015 08:32:07 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=1334&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=1334#15178.2.2015.1.342188Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies: Utley was satisfied with how his ankle felt Saturday after starting at second base for the first time this spring, the Phillies' official site reports. "It went well. Played four innings, didn't have a whole lot of action, but it went well," Utley said. Spin: Utley, who missed time with a sprained ankle earlier this month, will gradually increase the number of innings he plays at second over the final two weeks of spring training.]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2015 03:52:08 PDTPlayer Newshttp://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?campaign=rss&source=GamesLeagueFeed&playerId=828&leagueId=15178http://games.espn.go.com/flb/resources/playernews?playerId=828#15178.2.2015.1.342166